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Quite an interesting read. VERY short - I got through this in one sitting, which surprised me, but the text moves along at a fast pace, without a great deal of excessive detail. I always wonder if something is lost in translation, but the language is tight and seems fairly consistent throughout. Honestly I was a bit confused by the ending at first, and had to go back and read the last few pages a second time, ultimately finding it somewhat unsatisfying. I'm definitely not someone who needs everything wrapped up in a pretty bow at the end (which is probably why I love "No Country for Old Men" so much) but there was just something about how this one ended up that left a bad taste in my mouth. This is the first piece of work by Nesbo that I've read, so I'll try to track down more and see how it compares.

nietlauramaarmaura's review against another edition

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1.0

This might be one of the worst books I've ever read. It was so predictable and the character dont even make sense. Jo Nesbø, commit to your characters. If you want to make him the Forrest Gump type, dont make him read a Victor Hugo book...

subspacetachyon's review against another edition

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dark reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

jawoll's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

katmeowcentee's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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